Equalization charging | Studer Innotec RCC-01, CT-35, Cxxxx-S, C-IP23

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XP-COMPACT

at the input (LED 1 AC IN is lit), the Battery Charger is switched on automatically (LED 2 CHARGER is lit). The battery is fully automatically charged matching to the charge level, the adjusted volt-age levels and the charge current. Thanks to the built- in Float Charge System, the batteries can be left connected for unlimited time with the Battery Charger switched on.

During the charging phase the appliances at the outlet AC OUT are continually supplied with power (LED 8 AC OUT is lit).

The charger functions are shown in the following diagram:

4.7.2 Default values for battery voltage thresholds

Low voltage

Float charge

Absorption

Equalization

Absorption

Equalization

time

12V

24V

48V

12V

24V

48V

12V

24V

48V

12V

24V

48V

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11.6

23.2

46.4

13.5

27.0

54.0

14.4

28.8

57.6

15.6

31.2

62.4

20’

These values can be modified by mean of the optional remote control

4.7.3 Equalization charging

Before you program the XP-COMPACT for Equalization-charge you must check with your supplier that the batteries are suitable for this process.

Equalization is recommended for the lead-acid batteries in order to mix well the electrolyte fluid and to clean the lead plates.

If the XP-COMPACT is operating with a lead-acid battery, which is suitable for equalization, the slide switch „Equalize“ which is on the cable connection side, must be placed in the ON position. In this setting, every 25 charge cycles an equalization is carried out for 20 minutes (factory setting). During such a charge cycle the LED 14 is lit and during equalizing it is blinking. Charge cycle with equalization can be started independently from the actual program. For this purpose the slide switch must be slid from “OFF” to the “ON” position. The LED 14 will light up. If the periodic equalization is not required, slide switch must be slid back to the „OFF“ position after the completion of the manual cycle.

The equalizing voltage can be changed. How to proceed is explained in chap. 5.3.

Batteries not designed for equalize should never been charged this way. CAUTION: During the equalization process, the batteries produce a lot more gas. DANGER OF AN EXPLOSION !! The battery room must be well ventilated.

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